Chapter 19%
Heston was shocked. “No way! You’re the CEO of Verdante Technologies, and you actually think Yvonne is worth
looking at?”
I let out a cold laugh.
Heston was kneeling, begging me to take him back, yet at the same time, he was belittling me, looking down on me.
I didn’t get it. What the hell is the point of all this? Is he just trying to move himself to tears?‘%
“Yvonne is amazing. In my eyes, she’s perfect.” Henrik replied in an unhurried tone. “Maybe it’s precisely because I’m the CEO of VerdantCore Technologies that I can see how exceptional she is.”
He smiled at me, his voice warm, his words filled with undeniable favoritism.
In the face of doubt, he stood by me without hesitation, affirming me, defending me.
That made me happy.
“Mr. Fitzhugh, please don’t bother my girlfriend again. See you around.”
Henrik took my hand and led me away
His broad, warm palm wrapped around mine. I looked up at him.Z
He was as handsome as ever, but my heart was in turmoil because of what he said.”
He walked me to the car, opened the door, and gestured for me to get in..
The moment our hands parted, I felt a strange sense of loss.
As he started the car, Henrik spoke. “Yvonne, about what happened just now-
I cut him off. “No need to explain. I get it.”
He was just helping me out of a tough spot. I was overthinking it.
I lowered my head, my mind running wild.
I never thought Heston would go that far–kneeling in front of so many people, clutching my leg, putting on a pathetic show.
Compared to that, Henrik’s words didn’t even seem that significant.
Hennik gripped the steering wheel tightly, glancing at me through the rearview mirror.
He didn’t say anything else, and I couldn’t tell what he was really thinking.”
As usual, he dropped me off at my doorstep.
Just as I got out of the car, Falco came over, grinning as he pulled Henrik inside for dinner.
I just shrugged helplessly. It was obvious–there was no way he could refuse.”
Ever since my parents found out who Henrik was, whenever he dropped me off, he always ended up staying for dinner
At the table, Dad brought up Heston harassing me again and suggested hiring a bodyguard, which I immediately refused.” “Uncle, Auntie, I drive Yvonne to and from work every day. How about you start paying me a salary?”
That got everyone laughing.”
Dad chuckled. “I couldn’t even afford your hourly rate.”
As the CEO of VerdantCore Technologies, every second of Henrik’s time was worth a fortune.
That’s when it hit me–my presence must have caused him a lot of trouble.
He never mentioned it, and I never noticed.
I frowned. It wasn’t fair to him.X
But with one joke, he brushed the whole thing aside.
After dinner, I walked him out.
As we strolled through the garden path, I asked, “Hank, why are you so good to me? Don’t you exhausting?*%
Heston and Wendolene–those two were like clingy gum, disgusting and impossible to shake off.
find
my problems
Henrik just chuckled. “Your problems will never be a burden. Hey, by the way, your birthday is coming up–I have a surprise for you.”
“Oh, right. My birthday.
This time, I’d be surrounded by family and friends, filled with their love and well wishes.E
“I’m looking forward to it.“%
After that, Heston had gone silent for days. He and Wendolene hadn’t shown up in front of me again.”
1037 AM
On the day of my birthday party, my family hosted a grand celebration just like they always did–just to make me happy.
I wore a beautiful princess gown, standing beside my parents, greeting all the guests.
The party was extravagant, and I received countless gifts.
Henrik handed me a present with great care. “Yvonne, happy birthday. Open this when you’re alone–you’ll like it.“%
The gift box felt practically weightless in my hands, and my curiosity grew.
But one particular gift at the party stood out the most–a diamond ring placed inside a clear jewelry box.
The moment I saw it, I threw the whole thing–box and all–straight into the trash.
Guests murmured among themselves, whispering to my parents, asking who was trying to propose to me.”
I saw my parents‘ faces darkened.”
Meanwhile, Henrik looked at me with concern, “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.”
I never used to think much about rings. But ever since the divorce, it felt like they were everywhere, constantly reminding
me of their existence E
Heston’s little stunt was nothing more than a cheap attempt to trigger my memories.”
That ring–it was supposed to be proof of our love.
After the party ended, I locked myself in my room, quietly unwrapping my gifts, one by one.
The last one l’opened was Henrik’s.
The box was perfectly square and still felt incredibly light.
When I opened it, I found a document inside.
The moment I read it, my breath caught.
It was an acquisition contract
Once the papers were signed, FitzTech Innovations would belong to VerdantCore Technologies!
